Homeowners with large infestations are encouraged to seek expert assis- tance with its removal. Those wish- ing to deal with small cases of the species should wear proper protecâ€" tive clothing to avoid skin contact with the sap. For small patches, residents must be sure to dig up the entire root and check the area again two weeks later for any re-growth. For those who undertook giant hog- weed removal late last year, there will likely be seedlings sprouting up this spring. Free advice about giant hogweed can be obtained by contacting Bren- da Van Ryswuk with CH at (905) 336- 1158, ext. 2282, or brendav@hrca. on.ca. The invasive species â€" which has been found in numerous areas throughout Halton in recent years â€" has an adverse effect on many other plants. More concerning, it’s a public health hazard, with the production of a nox- ious sap serving to sensitize the skin to ultraviolet light. Known as photo- sensitivity, this can result in severe and painful burning and blistering. With that in mind, CH urges area homeowners to keep an eye out for giant hogweed â€"- which is distincâ€" tive by its enormous size, reaching heights of 2.5 m to 4 m and with leaves up to l m in breadth â€"- and practice caution when dealing with Conservation Halton (CH) is remind- ing area residents about a particular- ly harmful plant that may be lurking on their properties â€" giant hog- unmwmsmmsmmmmwmmummmummmmum.mmmm.mun-1.90m.“mmnsn.easous7.nsoapm¢sv rmmwmssvs,mlss4ao mmmm.mmwn.mmmhmom-pummmumtsmmmmm-wwnmxmmwww.mmmm MATWM‘ (‘3) AVAILAILI FEATURE. INCLUDE: AVAILAIL! mm"! INCLUOI: WHY COMB. 'YANDARD: 2015 NISSAN ‘ ~’ ' 2015 NISSAN 2015 NISSAN ‘ " v 7 MMMWWWWM MVWWMM‘M‘Eï¬VM MMMWQM) WWWDC) TmsonConrolspo-MUCS) lk mrsuxt $59m PAMMY mmsym PAM MY 36 01mm?! MONTHLY [EASE' FROM 3158 WITH $0 DOWN M 0.9% APR FOR 50 MONTHS mum lEASE' FROM $255 mm 30 DOWN AT 1.99% APR me so mums M9, 998 m w "WIDE FRONOWoOAPRFORBOUONTHS OWNS“ $1,000 $1,000 $500 MINS'HISIM MAY BONUS CASH MAY BONUS CASH‘ MAY BONUS CASH‘